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Proper management of heating and piglet nests helps maintain their body temperature and reduce losses.

The number of positive cases now totals nine, all in the same outbreak, in the municipality of Cerdanyola del Vallès (Barcelona).

The positive cases were detected in two wild boars found dead on 26 November in Bellaterra (Barcelona) and reported by the official veterinary services of Catalonia.

Strengthening management, biosecurity, and digestible nutrition promotes pig production with less antibiotic use.

The Supreme Court's decision corrects Royal Decree 159/2023 due to a lack of adequate economic assessment and maintains the previous regulations for pig farms.

The modernization of pig farms is essential to maintain profitability in a context of new regulatory demands, sustainability requirements, and rising costs.

Farrowing wards are evolving into more efficient spaces, focused on animal welfare, thanks to innovations in feeding, climate control, materials, and digitalization.

Implementing an appropriate cleaning and disinfection protocol in pig facilities is key to maintaining health control, reducing veterinary costs, and ensuring the sustainability of the production system.

Twelve practices chosen around four pillars that define pig welfare and promote more sustainable and ethical systems in Europe.

The new Royal Decree 809/2025 introduces changes to stocking densities and animal welfare in pig farms, directly impacting management practices, space per pig, and the environmental conditions of production buildings.

With a herd of 8.7 million pigs, Italy’s swine sector must overcome challenges such as import dependence and ASF.

The event, organized by IRTA, brought together more than 900 professionals and honored 43 farms across Spain for their excellence in productivity, animal health, and welfare.

Technology makes it possible to optimize feeding, environment, and health, improving efficiency and welfare in pig farms.

Pork provides high-quality proteins, B-group vitamins, and essential minerals that contribute to growth, muscle health, and overall well-being.

Latin America stands at a turning point toward a more sustainable swine industry focused on implementing the best practices in animal welfare.